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Edison's Bright Idea is now ICRI's Project of the Year

With the creation of the light bulb in 1879, Thomas Edison was always destined for great ideas, starting with creating the Edison Battery Building completely out of concrete. See how the structure's future is now brighter than ever!

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It's Always Sunny on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

As one of the most renowned structures in America, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge has an extensive history. Read more to see how the Tampa Bay's cursed bridge has been restored and will withstand the test of time!

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The Philadelphian

A Massive Condominium Near Downtown Philadelphia - The largest single-building condominium in the state of PA to this date.

The project scope included balcony repairs, handrail strengthening and balcony waterproofing over the course of three years.

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The Foot Prints By The Beach, FL

A new construction residential home project - The concrete structure is exposed to the elements and requires high performance products. Read more about how Sika was able to contribute to the successful completion of the project.

The Foot Prints By The Beach, FL

A new construction residential home project - The concrete structure
was exposed to the elements and required high performance products.
Read more about how Sika was able to contribute to the successful
completion of the project.

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Parking Structure - Holy Cross Medical Office Building

Cracks in the concrete allowed moisture to get to the post–tension cables. This lead to significant corrosion damage, so bad that they had to abandon the structural capacity and install a complete structural system below.

Parking Structure Holy Cross

Cracks in the concrete allowed moisture to get to the post–tension cables. This lead to significant corrosion damage, so bad that they had to abandon the structural capacity and install a complete structural system below.

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The Gateway Terrace

The Gateway Terrace is composed of twenty-six buildings, all of them requiring full window replacement. Challenge of the project; All units were occupied and the windows needed to be removed, and replaced in one day.

The Gateway Terrace

The Gateway Terrace is composed of twenty-six buildings, all of them requiring full window replacement. Challenge of the project; All units were occupied and the windows needed to be removed, and replaced in one day.

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Let's go Bok

Over ten years ago, this Bok Tower had a restoration that ensured it would stand tall for many years to come. See how this "singing tower" has held up since it's repair.

Let's go Bok

Over ten years ago, this Bok Tower had a restoration that ensured it would stand tall for many years to come. See how this "singing tower" has held up since it's repair.

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DIVE RIGHT IN

The Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis Natatorium has been renovated and updated to the 21st century. Built in 1982, this pool has seen countless iconic swimmers with 15 World Records and over 100 American records broken at the facility. Read more to see how one of the "fastest" pools is swimming into the future!

DIVE RIGHT IN

The Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis Natatorium has been renovated and updated to the 21st century. Built in 1982, this pool has seen countless iconic swimmers with 15 World Records and over 100 American records broken at the facility. Read more to see how one of the "fastest" pools is swimming into the future!

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ST. JOSEPH'S LEGENDARY LIGHTHOUSE

Built in 1832, the St. Joseph Lighthouse was the first one in Michigan and has been a crucial part to the city’s historical background. See how the restoration has ensured Michigan’s shoreline will light up for the years to come.

ST. JOSEPH'S LEGENDARY LIGHTHOUSE

Built in 1832, the St. Joseph Lighthouse was the first one in Michigan and has been a crucial part to the city’s historical background. See how the restoration has ensured Michigan’s shoreline will light up for the years to come.

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TAMPA'S HOT REPAIR

Built in 1937, the Cuscaden Park Pool needed some help from Sika to hold up for the sweltering summers to come. Read more to see how the pool has been restored to a new and improved version of its former self.

TAMPA'S HOT REPAIR

Tampa's Cuscaden Park Pool has been restored to a new and improved version of its former self.

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There is no Escape: Alcatraz is Project of the Year

Alcatraz Island was home to a variety of residents over the years, from soldiers and criminals to Native American protestors, the island has seen it all. See how Sika was able to restore this historical landmark to preserve history for the years to come.

There is no Escape: Alcatraz is Project of the Year

Alcatraz Island was home to a variety of residents over the years, from soldiers and criminals to Native American protestors, the island has seen it all. See how Sika was able to restore this historical landmark to preserve history for the years to come.

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Sikalastic Roofpro is a Hurricane Survivor

RoofPRO membrane is still fully bonded after 185 mph winds from Hurricane Irma.

Sikalastic Roofpro is a Hurricane Survivor

RoofPRO membrane is still fully bonded after 185 mph winds from Hurricane Irma.

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PARK-IT AT BRANDEIS

The J.L. Brandeis & Sons parking garage in Omaha, Nebraska has been renovated for the years to come.

PARK-IT AT BRANDEIS

The J.L. Brandeis & Sons parking garage in Omaha, Nebraska has been renovated for the years to come.

Twin Peaks Reservoir in the City of San Franciaco was originally built in August 1910 - nearly 105 years old. It was built as an auxiliary water supply system for fire protection. Over time the structure began to loose water and it was taken out of service. In December 2011, Sika products were recommended to get the structure back in service. The design took about 2 years and the work began in Fall 2014. Today, the reservoir has been given new life and is now back in service, and most importantly, 100% leak free. Sika products: Sikaflex 2c, Sikadur Combiflex, and SikaRepair 223.

Twin Peaks Reservoir Restoration

Twin Peaks Reservoir in the City of San Franciaco was originally built in August 1910 - nearly 105 years old. It was built as an auxiliary water supply system for fire protection. Over time the structure began to loose water and it was taken out of service. In December 2011, Sika products were recommended to get the structure back in service. The design took about 2 years and the work began in Fall 2014. Today, the reservoir has been given new life and is now back in service, and most importantly, 100% leak free. Sika products: Sikaflex 2c, Sikadur Combiflex, and SikaRepair 223.

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Bayshore Boulevard Balustrade Restoration

Bayshore Boulevard in downtown Tampa has the distinct honor of being the longest continuous sidewalk in the world. Supporting this five mile long sidewalk is a concrete seawall built as a protection from the Tampa Bay water. On top of the seawall sits a 5 mile long ornate reinforced concrete balustrade (decorative railing) as a safety for the users of this long sidewalk.

Bayshore Boulevard Balustrade Restoration

Bayshore Boulevard in downtown Tampa has the distinct honor of being the longest continuous sidewalk in the world. Supporting this five mile long sidewalk is a concrete seawall built as a protection from the Tampa Bay water. On top of the seawall sits a 5 mile long ornate reinforced concrete balustrade (decorative railing) as a safety for the users of this long sidewalk.

The combination of salt water exposure and lack of maintenance had taken its toll on the concrete balustrade. From settlement to corrosion, this structure had all the problems that one could expect of a structure that was not maintained. Being close to the water made the damages more severe. Since the city was chosen to host a prestigious national event in 2012, the city administration took the challenge of restoring and improving this extraordinary landmark.

The engineer was very effective in developing a project team with representation from the city, contractor and the consultant to create a repair strategy. This repair strategy effectively addressed repairs without changing the original appearance of the balustrades and also provided long term protection against corrosion.

As easy it may seem this project had its share of challenges. Some of the noticeable challenges included matching of the original balustrade, designing special scaffolding, on-site tinting of a special color coating, keeping the sidewalk operational during construction and the car accident right after the project completion. All the above challenges were met and dealt with professionalism and great team work. Due to the great advancement in technology that the repair industry has now to offer – this national and international landmark has now been restored for future generations.

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Point Arena Lighthouse Restoration

Point Arena Lighthouse, owned and operated by the small non-profit organization, The Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, is located in Mendocino County along the Pacific Coast of California, northwest of San Francisco. The original lighthouse was erected in 1870 with brick and mortar type construction common to most construction of this era.

Point Arena Lighthouse Restoration

Point Arena Lighthouse, owned and operated by the small non-profit organization, The Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, is located in Mendocino County along the Pacific Coast of California, northwest of San Francisco. The original lighthouse was erected in 1870 with brick and mortar type construction common to most construction of this era. In April 1906, a devastating earthquake struck the Lighthouse Station and severely damaged the tower and residence that they had to be demolished. A San Francisco based company, which normally built factory smokestacks was chosen to build the lighthouse to be able to withstand earthquakes, which accounts for the final construction method of the concrete tower. The new Lighthouse began operation in 1908, nearly 18 months after the quake. The lighthouse tower stands 115 feet (35 m) tall, and featured a First Order Fresnel Lens. Understandably the harsh marine environment accelerated the degradation of the concrete tower. Sections of concrete were falling putting the public at risk. Sections of the corbel supporting the balcony had fallen to ground level and there was marked deterioration around the tower windows. The balcony of the lighthouse inevitably was closed to the public due to the continued degradation of the concrete structure caused by corrosion and water intrusion. The rehabilitation measures included: Removal of existing paint materials, Sound the concrete to identify spalled concrete as well as depth of delamination, Removal of concrete, Remediation of corroded reinforcement steel, Repair delaminated concrete sections and Provide a protective coating. The project was divided into 2 phases, essentially the first phase was to repair the concrete spalls, and the second phase was to provide a protective coating over the structure.

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The Jordan Commons Parking Structure

The Jordan Commons parking structures in Sandy, Utah, just south of Salt Lake City, were constructed in 1999. In just the third year of service, structural repairs typically at the corners of the structures were required to address cracked and spalled concrete. Restraint of slab shrinkage caused by slabs connected to concrete shear walls perpendicular to the direction of shrinkage appeared to be the problem.

The Jordan Commons Parking Structure

The Jordan Commons parking structures in Sandy, Utah, just south of Salt Lake City, were constructed in 1999. In just the third year of service, structural repairs typically at the corners of the structures were required to address cracked and spalled concrete. Restraint of slab shrinkage caused by slabs connected to concrete shear walls perpendicular to the direction of shrinkage appeared to be the problem.

In 2009 significant column cracking raised concerns about stability. One column had slid approximately 1 inch and bound up on an adjacent wall, avoiding collapse. Several other columns were observed to have similar cracking. It was determined that seasonal temperature stress cycles were the cause of the severe cracking in the column that nearly collapsed, and that other columns could approach collapse if seasonal temperature stresses were allowed to continue.

Comprehensive remediation measures were necessary. These included the addition of expansion joints in the east sections of the both the north and south structures, the removal of shear walls at the desired expansion joint locations, the addition of new shear walls to the newly isolated portions as required to make them seismically stable, the extension of retrofitted column sections to the footings, and the installation of epoxy applied glass fibers (both longitudinal and circumferential) to strengthen all perimeter columns. To address surface scaling and low cover, the owners decided to protect their investment with the installation of a traffic bearing waterproofing system to mitigate observed freeze-thaw stresses on the concrete. Work began in August of 2009 and was completed in July of 2010.

Present observations of the expansion joint gap dimensions have shown that the hoped for relief of temperature and shrinkage strains have been relieved, and the formation of additional column cracking and possible hazard of collapse has been significantly reduced.